KONE Corporation is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, dedicated to improving the flow of urban life. We provide innovative and eco-efficient solutions for elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization.
At Commercial & Operations, we are the engine that powers KONE's success, ensuring competitiveness across all aspects of our business and throughout the building lifecycle. Our mission is pivotal: to make KONE faster, more agile, and better equipped to empower our frontline teams to deliver unparalleled service to customers.
By focusing on efficiency, innovation, and customer-centric strategies, Commercial & Operations plays a vital role in maintaining KONE’s position as an industry leader—enabling us to outpace the competition and exceed expectations every step of the way.
Are you interested in joining one of the world’s best employers?
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
Summer Trainee, Global Sales & Business Development
to join our Global Sales & Business Development team in the Commercial & Operations unit in Espoo, Finland. This is a full-time, fixed-term position lasting 4–5 months, starting May/June 2025.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales development and business operations, with a focus on innovative sales tools, CRM improvements, and impactful data analytics.
In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to develop your skills with the help of a highly experienced team. You will also have an opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of sales tools and reporting systems that drive business success.
Key Responsibilities and Activities:
Support the management and implementation of ongoing sales tool developments
Build and maintain reports to track the adoption and business impact of deployed sales tools and initiatives
Conduct independent analyses to quantify and monitor sales performance metrics
Identify trends and propose actionable insights to improve sales operations
Work on improving CRM usability by analyzing field utilization and proposing streamlined layouts
Support alignment across teams by reviewing, updating, and maintaining documentation
Qualifications:
B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in a relevant field, for example, business, engineering, statistics, or computer science
Organizational and analytical skills to manage projects
Good knowledge of analytics and data (knowledge of generative AI, business intelligence tools, and/or Salesforce is also considered an asset)
An eager learner of processes, tools, and ways of working
Ability to creatively suggest the best tools and methods for the task at hand
Ability to work independently in a proactive and systematic way, can-do attitude
Strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
What We Offer:
Hands-on experience in sales development and business operations within a leading global company
Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that enhance the effectiveness of our global sales teams
Mentorship and guidance from supportive colleagues in a collaborative and inclusive environment
Professional growth through exposure to innovative tools and strategic initiatives
A supportive community and network of other trainees across KONE
Want to join the #PeopleFlow?
If you are interested in joining the KONE Global Sales & Business Development team for the summer of 2025, please submit your resume and cover letter through our Careers-site www.kone.com/jobs by February 10, 2025.
Should you have questions about this position, please contact Visa Mäkeläinen at +358 44 530 7310 on Jan 31, 2025, between 14:00-15:00 or Feb 4, 2025, between 15:00-16:00.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers